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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2024)

Individual placement description

Placement:

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Year:

F2

Region:

South East

Hospital(s):

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Main duties of placement:

Immediate assessment of patients in unscheduled care (obsteric and gynae triage departments).

Labour ward long shifts (ward round, assisting with C-sections/instrumental deliveries, ward jobs).

Ward trainee on antenatal/postnatal/gynae wards. 

Outpatient clinics including antenatal, gynae, reproductive endocrinology, (optional) TOP.

Typical work pattern:

Labour ward/nights/weekends 12.5 hour shift.

Triage 10.30-18.30 (approximately twice a week).

Clinic/ward 8.30-16.30.

Set of nights at SJH 1-2 times during a 4 month placement.

Learning opportunities:

Well supervised with good senior support.

Good learning opportunities in clinic and ward settings.

Teaching:

Weekly departmental SHO teaching.

Weekly hospital FY2 teaching.

Frequent departmental meetings (e.g. perinatal morbidity, CTG meetings etc.)

Unique selling points:

Large and busy department. Steep learning curve! Good for those with an interest in O&G, GP, hospital/emergency medicine.

It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change.

This page was last updated on: 13.03.2025 at 15.46

Post Descriptors for F2

South-East region post descriptors for F2.